Can I sue the company that I work for negligence& hardship?

Great question, and something that comes up a lot in the workers' comp field. The short answer is: maybe. The long answer is: proving negligence...

Agree with Attorney Ramsey, but adding my own 2 cents. The insurer can't stop paying you without notice, so it's likely it could be a technical...

Not much to add to Atty. Ramsey's answer and I agree we need a little more info. However, generally speaking, you cannot refuse medical treatment...

I am scheduled for an IME My employer sent over notes that contain errors and private notes that are not germane to my wc injury

I agree with the previous answer from Atty. Cellino. Generally speaking, the non-relevant information will be ignored by the IME doctor anyway. ...

I agree with Atty. Ramsey. Some states do allow you to record the appt. (e.g., NH allows it), but MA does not necessarily allow it. If the doctor...

I just started a new job. Can the old job find out I started a new job?

The fact that you started a new job is not a secret, and your old job's workers' comp has ways of finding things out. I wouldn't try to hide it. ...

I have been treated and examined for a work injury outside of workers comp in Massachusetts I have broken any laws under workers

I think your question is whether you have broken any laws under workers' comp by seeing someone other than your usual doctor for your work injury? ...

Can I formally request to videotape my IME assessment in Massachusetts?

Nothing to add but to reiterate that workers' comp cases in MA are contingent fee based, so don't be worried about the cost of hiring someone. ...

"IPE" exam means different things to different attorneys. If it was a doctor hired by the insurance company, then they are very well known to be...

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I have little to add beyond what is noted by the previous attorneys except to note that questions posed on Avvo don't usually generate so much...